FAQ: Business Central

Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central FAQ

Here we have answered many questions you may have about Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. If the answer isn’t here, then do contact us to discuss

What industry is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is suitable for many organisations across sector. The key is having it set up to meet the business needs. Examples of industries that have successfully implemented are:

Manufacturing; Discrete, Job Shop, Continues Process and Batch Process
Consumer Packaged Goods
Distributors
Professional Services
Non-Profit and Charity

Some of the Tecvia customer projects have been within the following industries:

Food Manufacturers
Medical Device Distributors
Waste Management
Jewelry Accessory Distribution

If your industry hasn’t been specifically listed, do not worry. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is very flexible and can be tailored to meet the needs of many different organisations.

Is there a demo or free trial of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that I can try myself?

Yes, you can sign up for a trial via the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central page, here

This trial will only be for the user signed up, and will be hosted on a temporary domain.

If you are looking for a multi-user trial on your company domain, then contact the Tecvia team. We can set this up for you, and will just need delegate CSP access rights to your current Microsoft 365 domain.

How much does it cost?

Refer to the pricing section of this website here, or contact us to discuss here

What is the difference between Essentials, Premium and Team Member licenses?

There are key functionality differences within each of the licences, a summary of these can be found below, or contact the Tecvia team (link to contact page) to discuss the right level for your business.

Essentials

Financial Management
Sales
Purchasing
Warehouse Management
Inventory Management
Assembly Management
Project/Job Costing

Premium

Everything in Essentials
Manufacturing
Service Management

Team Member

This is a read only user and would be ideal for users who just need to view the data and not actually process anything

How long does an implementation take?

The implementation of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in your organisation will very much depend on the level of your requirements. We will work with you at the beginning of the project to map out the implementation and provide you with an estimate of time. It can be within a matter of weeks, though will be dependent on the time you can commit as a business to the implementation and how easily it is to transfer your data.

What are the typical steps for an implementation?

Tecvia have developed two approaches for the implementation process.

Approach 1 –with this option Tecvia will be with you every step of the way from start to finish. We use a configuration tracker to identify and monitor each stage of the process. This enables us to manage the implementation from importing the data to the set up. Our team will provide training for you to test the solution and then plan for the going live stage. This option is well suited for those businesses that are new to ERP and bespoke solutions.

Approach 2 – here we start with documenting the solution and produce a Functional Requirements Document which essentially is the blueprint for building the system. Once this plan has been approved, we revert to the stages in Approach 1

How is data transferred from your old system?

You will be provided with a set of Excel templates with guidance on completion. The key is that the data should be as clean as possible before transfer to ensure a quick and easy transfer.

How is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central installed?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can be hosted in the cloud on the Microsoft platform, or can be installed onto an on-premise server. It is also possible to adopt a hybrid approach.

Licensing for an on-premise installation is different, so if this is of interest, please contact us to discuss by clicking here.

Can Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central be enhanced?

Yes. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can be modified through development or through the installation of applications through the Microsoft AppSource store.

Tecvia have partnered with many best-in-class applications to offer key enhancements for businesses including Continia Document Capture, Jet Reports, Tasklet Factory Mobile WMS, etc.

To discuss further, contact the Tecvia team, here